The last day of our conference and the culmination dinner signaled the start of the excessive walking, so help me dear feet. The day started with our transportation shenanigans to the university, followed by our search for the CUHK sweater/hoodie for a friend's son. Although we weren't able to find the item, I was instead happy to see buildings that I haven't been to. These were located farther from our venue. A photo of the building is shown below, alongside the colorful paving. When the culmination dinner ended, we rode the trusty public transport to our HK Home. A few minutes after we settled, we pursued with our plans of exploring more of the megacity at night. Yes, our only time to actually grasp the HK Culture. It was indeed fortunate for us that our apartment's location was near the bustling part of Temple Street (just across the street!!!!) Allow the photos to explain how Temple Street was part of my HK memorabilia. I do suggest this exciting cultural street when you visit HK at night. Take note that stalls at the street bazaar also close at around 11pm and the only thing that shall welcome you beyond that time are the seafood restaurants and the 7/11's that are located everywhere!
Below is the map showing how convenient the location was for us! We rented an apartment at Liberty Mansion and didn't know it was this strategic to the street bazaar. The happenstance I am thankful for. The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) is a lovely university. We had to travel to this part of town because the conference was held within the CUHK grounds. The Chinese University of Hong Kong was this year's host for our annual megacity conference. It took us a 30-45-minute ride aboard the public transport (train) every day to be able to reach the university (Sha Tin area). Regardless of the length of travel, I love how their train rides were so convenient to PWD's, elderly, and to those who would want a quiet ride to several locations at HK (they have a quiet train where talking and loud music are not allowed).:) What I really find extraordinary during the second day of the conference was the bookstore, the interiors and the book collection inside. Haha! I am sooooo in love with their bookstore! I have always seen refuge in a room full of books. When the room full of books is spruced with a shelf of stationery, pens, and notebooks; I know I am in the best place in the universe. This can be added to that list of best places. Took home a pop-up card just because it was the most extraordinary find. After the welcome dinner at the university, we went to our apartment and decided to walk the streets of Nathan Road to see the amazing Victoria Harbor--the HK trip photo must-have. It was a long walk from the Tsim Sha Tsui station to the Hong Kong Cultural Center. At the back of the building was an amazing view. We were not able to watch the symphony of lights during that evening's walkathon, but the lights of the buildings were enough to "wow" us. Saw this outdoor marvel, immediately took a photo of it to show to my father. We ended our night with memories of a very walkable and vibrant megacity. It wasn't really what most of the tourist would have raved about, but the people I am with also enjoy the same walking tour I'm glad to have during our second day-- where the amazing built and natural environment of the city center of HK can be best viewed and when the light devour the roads and the people are more relaxed than on a rush.
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